How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia?

It's about 42 km (26 miles) from Wilmington to Philadelphia.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Buses departing from Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Bus Wilmington to Philadelphia from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:34 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35train per day

21mAverage Duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $46	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $470	Average Duration21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Philadelphia?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA by bus

How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia?
It's about 42 km (26 miles) from Wilmington to Philadelphia.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
Buses departing from Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$14

11-20

$15

Today

$17

11-22

$16

11-23

$18

11-24

$13

11-25

$13

11-26

$14

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $42 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.